‘Motherboards Explained’ is back with another helpful informative article all about your gaming PC’s motherboard.
In this blog post, we’re taking a deep dive into VRM, explaining what it is and what it does.
What is VRM?
VRM stands for voltage regulator module and is a component found on all motherboards. The VRM is responsible for regulating the delivery of power to your CPU and other vital components.
How Does VRM Work?
The VRM intelligently converts the high voltage delivered from the PSU into a lower voltage before circulating the power to other components such as the CPU or GPU. This is achieved thanks to the combination of onboard capacitors and inductors.
We’ve broken down the VRM’s process even further to help simplify it.
- The VRM receives the 12-volt output from your power supply.
- This voltage is converted to a lower one, such as +3.3V or +5V.
- The VRM regulates this voltage to ensure it is steady and doesn’t have any unexcepted spikes or drops.
- The VRM delivers the correct voltage to the CPU, GPU, and RAM.
The VRM is a vital aspect of any motherboard as it can help maintain stability throughout your PC, ensuring your components perform at a steady voltage and temperature, even when overclocking.
In Need of a Motherboard Upgrade?
Is your motherboard not delivering the performance you desire? Then it might be time for an upgrade. At Overclockers UK, you can find an extensive range of both Intel and AMD compatible motherboards that are sure to give you the boost you need.
We’ve picked two of our faves below, but you can also explore our full selection of motherboards by clicking the relevant buttons.
ASUS ROG Strix B860-A Gaming DDR5 ATX Motherboard
- ATX form factor
- LGA 1851 socket
- B860 chipset
- DDR5 compatible
- Onboard WiFi 7
Gigabyte B850 AORUS Elite WiFi 7 DDR5 ATX Motherboard
- ATX form factor
- AM5 socket
- B850 chipset
- DDR5 compatible
- PCIe 5.0 support
- Onboard WiFi 7
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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